Startup accelerators and coaching in Berlin
6 accelerators and coaching programs founders in Berlin can apply for: 3 from Berlin, 3 nationwide and EU-wide. Each one with the amount, who qualifies and the next deadline, checked against the official source.
Check which of them fit you
Answer a few questions about you and your project. The co-pilot starts with Berlin selected and shows which programs fit, what blocks you and what to do next.
- Concrete reasons, not a score
- Nearest deadlines first
- Next step for each program
From Berlin
- Berlin Coaching BONUSFirst 2 coaching days free for first-time applicants; then 80% of net fees (firms <5 years) / 50% (>5 years), max €1,000/day, up to 20 days totalCoaching · Berlin · Apply any time
- Pre-founding coaching BerlinFree: orientation meeting, 4-day assessment and up to 30 hours of individual coaching by listed coachesCoaching · Berlin · Apply any time
- BIH Digital Health AcceleratorUp to EUR 1m per project for services and equipment (no team salaries), protected time for clinicians (up to 50% / 30%), coaching, mentoring and co-workingAccelerator · Berlin · Next round not announced yet
Nationwide and EU
- EXIST WomenEUR 2,000 material budget per participant plus mentoring, workshops and coaching; some participants also get a stipend of up to 3 months (EUR 1,000 to 3,000/month by qualification, + EUR 150 per child), at the host's discretionCoaching · Germany · Next round not announced yet
- German AcceleratorFully funded, free of charge, no equity; expert guidance, partnerships and network for market entryAccelerator · Germany · Apply any time
- Google for Startups Accelerator EuropeEquity-free 3-month programme: mentoring, Google expert support, cloud and product creditsAccelerator · EU · Next round not announced yet
Questions founders ask
Which accelerators and coaching programs can I get as a solo founder in Berlin?
4 of the 6 programs accept solo founders under their official rules: Berlin Coaching BONUS, Pre-founding coaching Berlin, BIH Digital Health Accelerator and EXIST Women. For the others, the team rule is on each program page.
Which of them do I not have to pay back?
None of the 6 has to be paid back: Berlin Coaching BONUS, Pre-founding coaching Berlin, BIH Digital Health Accelerator, EXIST Women, German Accelerator and Google for Startups Accelerator Europe.
When is the next deadline?
None of these programs has an announced fixed deadline right now. 3 of the 6 accept applications all year round.
Facts are checked against official sources; each program page shows the verification date and sources. Orientation, not an eligibility decision.